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To request service credit for your public service before you became a member of NYSLRS, or to request credit for military service, NYSLRS members use RS5042.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5042.pdfDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… they can steal from their community and get away with it. My thanks to Franklin County District Attorney Crawford and … Bridget Brown was held accountable for her crimes.” “I am thankful to the investigators who dedicated themselves … assigned to the case. “This case is a clear example of how public corruption erodes trust and harms the very …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that Roger Burlew, the former Highway … his private business in 2007," Comptroller DiNapoli said. "Today, he's headed to jail. His sentencing marks another … Attorney General's office for their work on this case." "Today's sentencing sends a clear message that those who steal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentenced-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that Roger Burlew, the former Highway … his private business in 2007," Comptroller DiNapoli said. "Today, he's headed to jail. His sentencing marks another … Attorney General's office for their work on this case." "Today's sentencing sends a clear message that those who steal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentencedComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges Over Alleged Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… benefits from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to his deceased godfather, Thomas … Sullivan. "Mr. Fitzpatrick thought he could scheme the retirement system and get away with it. He was wrong," said … Fitzpatrick utilized his power of attorney to access the account and withdraw pension benefits paid on Sullivan's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-over-alleged-theft-78000-new-yorkComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against New Jersey Woman in Alleged Theft of Over $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Justice is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan. DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-new-jersey-woman-alleged-theft-overGreenburgh Paramedic Supervisor Accused of Forging Certifications, Keeping Student Fees
… was released on his own recognizance, as none of the charges are bail eligible. The case was adjourned to June 5. … but EMS providers, and many other people and groups, who were led to believe they were obtaining valid … him accountable for his actions, as we do any official who disregards their duty to the public. "I commend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/greenburgh-paramedic-supervisor-accused-forging-certifications-keeping-student-feesOpinion 93-33
… and ordinarily printed and distributed at least weekly for at least one year; (3) contain news, editorials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33DiNapoli: Longtime Dunkirk Treasurer Indicted for Embezzling Over $120K From City
… Attorney Jason Schmidt announced the indictment and arrest of Mark Woods, the former longtime treasurer of the … authorities, leading to the investigation, indictment, and arrest of Mr. Woods,” said Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz . As … and District Attorney resulted in the indictment and arrest of the former City of Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-longtime-dunkirk-treasurer-indicted-embezzling-over-120k-cityDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… steal public funds are held accountable.” “Richard Gaines Sr. was a dedicated public servant who rightfully earned his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… Union Free School District were arrested on corruption charges for allegedly stealing school district funds … County District Attorney’s Office and arraigned on felony charges of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree as a Crime of … Horgan of the Trials and Investigations Division. The charges against the defendants are merely accusations, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-systemDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… corruption.” Wayne County Assistant District Attorney John Ferlicca said, “Eileen Steurrys abused the trust that … the State Police to investigate her crimes, leading to her arrest and conviction. The joint investigation determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionOpinion 89-46
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Eligibility (U.S. citizenship) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Board (members must be U.S. citizens) TOWN LAW, … who is not a U.S. citizen may not be a member of a town planning board. You ask whether a person who otherwise … of the United States may serve as a member of the town planning board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46Comptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Charged in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… Department's debit card as if it were his own. Further investigation and analysis conducted jointly by the Village … $312,925 from the Fire Department. This joint investigation lead to Munson's arrest and felony charges." … our Police Department Detective Division to initiate an investigation into the allegations and to reach out to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireOpinion 91-26
… -- Architectural Services (provided to public library by firm employing daughter of library board member) -- Codes of … Family Relationships (contract between public library and firm employing library board member's daughter) -- Interest … In Contract (library board member in contract with firm employing daughter) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26Opinion 97-11
Whether art 18 of the Gen Municipal Law authorizes a city to require housing authority members to file an annual financial disclosure form with the city
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-11Opinion 91-32
… of their property attributable to such operation. You ask whether, in view of the gift prohibition of article … from the owner at the predetermined "fair market value". You note that OCRRA would derive revenues to fund the program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-32Opinion 90-47
… are superseded to the extent they are inconsistent. You ask whether a town may reimburse a former town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47Former Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge
… York State Police and Delaware County District Attorney John Hubbard. Rosenthal, 63, of Delhi, was charged today with … the Office of the State Comptroller in bringing about this arrest. The highest standards must apply in public service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-chargeDiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… to state agencies, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars being spent annually with limited oversight. … lump sum appropriations. The state spends billions of dollars in discretionary pots of money without justification … planning process. The state spends and borrows billions of dollars annually to build or repair roads, bridges, and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practices